Almost €900,000 earmarked for Local Improvement Schemes in Donegal

Almost €900,000 in funding has been earmarked for Local Improvement Schemes in Donegal.
It’s part of a national allocation of €10 million under LIS announced by Minister Michael Ring today.
The funding will allow for the repair and improvement of small roads and laneways leading to local people’s homes and businesses that are not under the normal maintenance of the Local Authorities.
In a statement Minister Joe McHugh said: “I am delighted that €884,000 in funding has been secured for Local Improvement Schemes here in Donegal, servicing over 4,800km of our rural roads.
“The Department of Rural and Community Development will provide up to 90% of the funding through the Local Authorities, with the remaining contribution coming from local residents, or Local Authorities in the case of roads leading to public amenities.
“Local Authorities will be informed of allocation today and will be asked to revert with details of their improvement projects to the Department of Rural and Community Development by the 23rd of March,” said Minister McHugh.